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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-09-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,495
Posted By mechmagcn
Finally had a few minutes to look at the truck...

Finally had a few minutes to look at the truck again. I'm sure the problem is with the Bowden cable. It's having the same symptoms as it did several years ago when the adjuster broke. At that time...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,495
Posted By mechmagcn
Trying to attach pic.

Trying to attach pic.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,495
Posted By mechmagcn
Ok, I haven't had time to look at it this week,...

Ok, I haven't had time to look at it this week, hopefully this weekend.
1- no kickdown switch installed.
2- fluid and filter maybe 20K.
3- fluid is normal color and smells good.
4- vacuum lines...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,495
Posted By mechmagcn
I remembered that I had previously had a similar...

I remembered that I had previously had a similar issue with this trans several years ago, the problem then was the bowden cable adjuster had disintegrated and was way out of adjustment. Then I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,495
Posted By mechmagcn
Transmission woes

Hi all! It's been a while.
For the most part my OM617.951/722.303 swapped '53 F100 has been trouble free for over 100K miles.....till today. Drove to town, made several stops and headed home, all...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2015, 10:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,287
Posted By mechmagcn
Mechmagcn= Mechanical Magician I am a...

Mechmagcn= Mechanical Magician
I am a self-employed mechanic that works on heavy duty trucks and heavy equipment. Used to have a customer who ran a lot of old, obsolete junk. One day the manager...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2015, 05:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 894
Posted By mechmagcn
By any chance did the oil change place loosen the...

By any chance did the oil change place loosen the fuel filter? Your problem of starting and then stalling sounds like air in the fuel system. Also check return lines to see if any are damaged as they...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-07-2015, 08:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,426
Posted By mechmagcn
Sorta sounds like the problem I had recently with...

Sorta sounds like the problem I had recently with my trans. Check the adjustment of your Bowden cable. Mine had broken at the threaded adjuster and I guess a piece fell out allowing excessive play....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-02-2015, 12:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,752
Posted By mechmagcn
Any diesel engine is going to heat up slightly...

Any diesel engine is going to heat up slightly going uphill under a load, as long as its not extreme there's nothing to worry about. And it looks to me that the belts are fine.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-15-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,067
Posted By mechmagcn
Not sure where you are located, bit in the south...

Not sure where you are located, bit in the south we have " mud dauber wasps" that seal any hole that they can find. I have had a/c drain tubes and any bolt hole in the engine compartment plugged on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,067
Posted By mechmagcn
Probably just the drain tubes are stopped up....

Probably just the drain tubes are stopped up. They exit down the rear roof pillar and out behind the rear tire. I had one on my 81 SD that was crushed during an accident, should have replaced it when...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,198
Posted By mechmagcn
Also I don't know if all of the MB oil coolers...

Also I don't know if all of the MB oil coolers use the same fittings, but my local hydraulic shop built my oil cooler hoses for both of my 300SDs and I ran both of them well over 100K miles...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,198
Posted By mechmagcn
Search for 1/2 NPT to #10 JIC.

Search for 1/2 NPT to #10 JIC.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-08-2015, 11:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By mechmagcn
Another question while on the subject of this...

Another question while on the subject of this transmission. I have driven this truck about 85K miles since the swap and have never been able to feel but two shifts. I had always heard that these were...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-08-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By mechmagcn
Well, I drove the truck about 100 miles yesterday...

Well, I drove the truck about 100 miles yesterday and the transmission worked flawlessly. I guess when the problem started a piece of the threaded adjuster must have fallen out to throw it so far...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2015, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By mechmagcn
That's pretty much how I've done it in the past....

That's pretty much how I've done it in the past. It just puzzles me that the cable being that far out of adjustment would cause it to delay shifts, I would have thought it would have shifted out like...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By mechmagcn
Had a few minutes between jobs today to check...

Had a few minutes between jobs today to check farther into my transmission woes.
The rubber bellows on the Bowden cable has disintegrated and I thought that might be making the cable stick....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By mechmagcn
Nothing done recently. I think I have a filter...

Nothing done recently. I think I have a filter kit already, I'll try a filter change this weekend.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2015, 08:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By mechmagcn
Filter has about 15K on it and is a Hengst,...

Filter has about 15K on it and is a Hengst, ordered through our sponsors. I don't think this is a filter issue, it started all at once. There has never been an issue with this trans, no flare, no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2015, 07:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By mechmagcn
Fluid level is correct and there is no kickdown...

Fluid level is correct and there is no kickdown switch installed.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-04-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By mechmagcn
Question Transmision troubles

Been a minute since I have been around here, but hey, these old MBs are just so dependable.
Stopped at a redlight Mon. and when I started off the trans would only shift from 1st to 2nd and seemed...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-08-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,467
Posted By mechmagcn
I did the same thing on my 82 300SD :mad: I used...

I did the same thing on my 82 300SD :mad: I used a 1/8'' pipe tap to thread the hole in the radiator and screwed a 1/8PX 1/4'' hose barb fitting into it. Don't try to tighten it very much or you'll...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-08-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,395
Posted By mechmagcn
Whoever attempted to install it had no idea of...

Whoever attempted to install it had no idea of how to go about it safely, the frame was so chopped up I decided to cut it in front of the cab mounts and graft on a Lincoln frame clip instead. I admit...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-07-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,395
Posted By mechmagcn
I have a friend in Tulsa who is doing just that. ...

I have a friend in Tulsa who is doing just that.


Glad to help, still have another if someone else needs one.



The truck was an original L6, but someone had stuck a 318 Mopar in there...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-29-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,395
Posted By mechmagcn
To bring back an old thread and update it once...

To bring back an old thread and update it once again :) I now have approx. 65K miles on the truck with only minor issues and no major failures of the drivetrain.
I took the truck and 1600 lb....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-29-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,881
Posted By mechmagcn
Here's a pic of my 53 at the Arctic Circle...

Here's a pic of my 53 at the Arctic Circle turnout on the Dalton Highway. Here's a link to the thread I started when I first put the truck on the road, there's links to some of the build pics there...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-28-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,881
Posted By mechmagcn
I have owned 4 300SDs and learned a lot about...

I have owned 4 300SDs and learned a lot about them here. I have also bought most of my MB specific parts here.
I too have put up with a lot of bull because I am a self-employed mechanic driving a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,627
Posted By mechmagcn
It looks like the pump is there, even has the...

It looks like the pump is there, even has the adjustment screw, just not the cover and snap ring. But it could be just a pump delete housing.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,627
Posted By mechmagcn
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,627
Posted By mechmagcn
It's leaking from the small cover held in by the...

It's leaking from the small cover held in by the snap ring.
I have 3 of these trans, from 81, 82, and 85 model years. The 81 and 85 have this small cover, the 82 doesn't :confused: If it is an...
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